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Overview |
DSC | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Eau Claire, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 10,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #565 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | uwec.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $7,361 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $16,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $9,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $4,251 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 76% |
Admission |
DSC | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 10,403 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,971 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 76.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $240 |
Diversity |
DSC | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
DSC | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 35% | ||
Campus |
DSC | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is larger than than DSC based on total student enrollment (10,104 students vs. 4,527 students)
DSC vs. UW-Eau Claire Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or UW-Eau Claire?
- University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is 187.2% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($7,361.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.8% higher at UW-Eau Claire than Dalton State College ($16,074.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than UW-Eau Claire ($5,532 vs. $15,000)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire are 11.1% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($9,014 vs. $10,019)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (99% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dalton State College students is 63.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($6,967 vs. $4,251)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or UW-Eau Claire? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Eau Claire or DSC .
- Accepted freshman UW-Eau Claire students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. UW-Eau Claire Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or UW-Eau Claire? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UW-Eau Claire and DSC.
- The graduation rate at UW-Eau Claire is higher than Dalton State College (65% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Eau Claire earn on average $15,400 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $8,363 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Eau Claire graduates. ($14,887 vs. $23,250)
- DSC graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Eau Claire graduates. ($153 vs. $240)
- More UW-Eau Claire graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/